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Waffle House gets in the mood for Valentine's Day
Jim Burress Feb 14, 2012
Waffle House and other decidedly downscale eateries are wooing customers with Valentine's Day dinner.
First Lady's 'Let's Move' program expands to military
Gregory Warner Feb 10, 2012
Michelle Obama will announce a Pentagon venture to make the food offerings in the U.S. military more healthy. It’s the first change to military rations in 20 years.
Are we still a land of 'meat and potatoes?'
Mark Bittman Feb 6, 2012
Commentator Mark Bittman says for many, beef is no longer what's for dinner.
U.K. restaurants get stingy with straws
Stephen Beard Feb 3, 2012
Bars and restaurants in London are no longer handing out straws with their drinks, waiting until customers request them.
Philippines: Too many mouths?
Sam Eaton Jan 24, 2012
Rapid population growth tests the Philippines’ ability to feed itself. And spurs a rethink on one of the globe's most controversial issues.
Mid-day Extra: Not so Hot Pockets
Stacey Vanek Smith Jan 6, 2012
Why is the frozen food industry hurting, even as more people are dining at home?
Stevia braces for a sweeter year in U.S., Europe
Eve Troeh Jan 5, 2012
The low-calorie, natural sweetener Stevia is set to show up in more drinks and desserts this year. Its market share grew in the U.S. last year, and now the European Union will also allow its sale.
Restaurant traffic could grow slightly in 2012
Andrea Gardner Jan 3, 2012
The year 2011 was not a good one for the restaurant industry. Experts predict only a slightly better 2012.
Kraft product nibbling at Hamburger Helper market share
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jan 11, 2012
For years, Betty Crocker's Hamburger Helper dominated that market, but a new product from Kraft called Cheesy Skillet has recently started nibbling away.
